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                                                              • The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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                                                                |Date: February 07, 2022
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                                                                The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

                                                                The Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

                                                                By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center As we begin 2022, I reflec ...

                                                                By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Valley Medical Center As we begin 2022, I reflect on the enormous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives at so many levels. Here at Valle ...

                                                                February 07, 2022
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                                                              • My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

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                                                                |Date: October 08, 2021
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                                                                My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                                                My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

                                                                Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and so ...

                                                                Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and social development. These visits are important for ALL children, including children and youth wit ...

                                                                October 08, 2021
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                                                              • COVID Vaccine and Our Kids: Help Them Get Their ‘Cootie Shot’

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                                                                |Date: May 19, 2021
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                                                                COVID Vaccine and Our Kids: Help Them Get Their ‘Cootie Shot’

                                                                COVID Vaccine and Our Kids: Help Them Get Their ‘Cootie Shot’

                                                                by Betsy De La Rosa, Betsy De La Rosa, MA, CCC-SLP, Bilingual Spanish-English Speech Language Pathologist ...

                                                                by Betsy De La Rosa, Betsy De La Rosa, MA, CCC-SLP, Bilingual Spanish-English Speech Language Pathologist at Children’s Therapy, Valley Medical Center Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available to peo ...

                                                                May 19, 2021
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                                                              • The Perks of Being Fully Vaccinated—Less Risk and Greater Peace of Mind When Doing Things You Love

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                                                                |Date: May 05, 2021
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                                                                The Perks of Being Fully Vaccinated—Less Risk and Greater Peace of Mind When Doing Things You Love

                                                                The Perks of Being Fully Vaccinated—Less Risk and Greater Peace of Mind When Doing Things You Love

                                                                Postponing favorite activities and limiting social interaction during the pandemic have been tough, but t ...

                                                                Postponing favorite activities and limiting social interaction during the pandemic have been tough, but the possibilities are now opening up, especially for those who are fully vaccinated. As of this ...

                                                                May 05, 2021
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                                                              • Still on the Fence about COVID-19 Vaccination? Hear from Valley’s Trusted Experts

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                                                                |Date: April 23, 2021
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                                                                Still on the Fence about COVID-19 Vaccination? Hear from Valley’s Trusted Experts

                                                                Still on the Fence about COVID-19 Vaccination? Hear from Valley’s Trusted Experts

                                                                Still on the fence about getting vaccinated? Mike Hori, MD, Infection Prevention Specialist, Lauren Steel ...

                                                                Still on the fence about getting vaccinated? Mike Hori, MD, Infection Prevention Specialist, Lauren Steele and Javier Bobadilla of Valley’s Safety Office discuss what we know about the Pfizer, Moderna ...

                                                                April 23, 2021
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                                                              • Top 3 Tips to Boost Safety While Eating Out During COVID

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                                                                |Date: April 20, 2021
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                                                                Top 3 Tips to Boost Safety While Eating Out During COVID

                                                                Top 3 Tips to Boost Safety While Eating Out During COVID

                                                                Adapted from King County Public Health Insider Eating outdoors is best, but pay attention to restaurant a ...

                                                                Adapted from King County Public Health Insider Eating outdoors is best, but pay attention to restaurant airflow and ventilation if you’re dining indoors. Because COVID-19 spreads person-to-person thro ...

                                                                April 20, 2021
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                                                              • Coping with Family Stress During the Pandemic

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                                                                |Date: March 23, 2021
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                                                                Coping with Family Stress During the Pandemic

                                                                Coping with Family Stress During the Pandemic

                                                                Information derived from Doc Talk conducted with Bridgitte Mathiasen, LMHC of Valley Psychiatry and Couns ...

                                                                Information derived from Doc Talk conducted with Bridgitte Mathiasen, LMHC of Valley Psychiatry and Counseling Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV9soH2N7uI 1.What are some of the challenges many ...

                                                                March 23, 2021
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                                                              • How to Support a Friend or Peer Who May Be Depressed

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                                                                |Date: March 10, 2021
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                                                                How to Support a Friend or Peer Who May Be Depressed

                                                                How to Support a Friend or Peer Who May Be Depressed

                                                                Mental and emotional resilience has been a challenge that most of us have faced over the past year as we ...

                                                                Mental and emotional resilience has been a challenge that most of us have faced over the past year as we have navigated the changes and uncertainty of the pandemic. During times of hardship, it’s ofte ...

                                                                March 10, 2021
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                                                              • Supporting Your Loved Ones: Suicide Prevention | Lonnie Renteria, LHMC

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                                                                |Date: March 10, 2021
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                                                                Supporting Your Loved Ones: Suicide Prevention | Lonnie Renteria, LHMC

                                                                Supporting Your Loved Ones: Suicide Prevention | Lonnie Renteria, LHMC

                                                                Join Lonnie Renteria, LHMC, psychotherapist as he answers questions about how the pandemic has affected t ...

                                                                Join Lonnie Renteria, LHMC, psychotherapist as he answers questions about how the pandemic has affected teens and young adults, including an increase in suicidal thoughts and attempted and completed s ...

                                                                March 10, 2021
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                                                              • Go with the Flow to Boost Your Well-being

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: February 10, 2021
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                                                                Go with the Flow to Boost Your Well-being

                                                                Go with the Flow to Boost Your Well-being

                                                                Imagine you just won a game of chess, your intramural team won a baseball game, or you completed a work p ...

                                                                Imagine you just won a game of chess, your intramural team won a baseball game, or you completed a work project on time and with ease. You might say, "I can't really explain it. I was just in the zone ...

                                                                February 10, 2021
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